Why I think Moscow might win the cup

[AJW 2,372]

As an EU rival that title kind of hurt to type out, but looking at Moscow's roster makes me have some good hope for them. Starting with their sophomore goaltender Deadpanda who just recently had a rookie of the season campaign, Alex's players have a history of being elite and this one is no difference. Moscow has a good roster playing in front of Deadpanda and I really don't see this goalie needing to be the hero of the team, but instead as a last resort for winning games, and he'll show up when needed I feel.

 

Moscow's defense has an uncomfy number of just 3 rostered meaning a bot will be needed in lines. But, their top defender being Jacob's Jillian Woods at 1200+ TPA could easily go off just like their 104 point season in S96. Backing up Woods is sophomore River Harrington who has potential of a breakout season. With the minutes they will be playing, and the TPE earning pace they are on, Harrington could potentially hit 950-1000 TPA by playoffs and I wouldn't be surprised. These two will be a two headed monster on the blueline for Moscow this season and I'm guessing one of them will score a shit ton of PPGs, seems there's always one defender who gets a lot imo.

 

The main reason I have high hopes for Moscow is their forward core. Similar to Malmo last season, they have three elite/franchise forwards entering their last season before retirement. These forwards are not nobody's either. D -> C Obuz decided to switch it up for the shits and giggles and in my eyes will have a monster season even if playing on the 2nd line. He's won all the defensive awards so why not try for the forward ones, I love it. Their other top center Ruutu's player has had a history of 100+ point seasons and I don't see them dropping below that mark this season. Moscow's last S90 Catia Goncalves may only have 600 TPA, but they should be due for more than the 60 points they put up last season. Spartan's rookie has all the support he needs to put up points, and sam's player is an insanely good 2nd line LW behind the last but not least, S94 Maverick Goncalves, who needs no explanation... 1300+ TPA, they will be the stud of scoring, especially while playing beside either one of the 1100+ TPA centers.

 

I've always had a hunch that players in their last season turn beast mode  and put up career highs before kicking the bucket. So it will be interesting to see just how well this team does. Maybe they win the Victory Cup and pull a Malmo, who knows.

Edited March 4 by AJW

[Banackock 8,584]

Da bearz 

[AJW 2,372]

1 hour ago, Banackock said:

Da bearz 

BEARZ look mid compared to the top teams imo I’m sorry brother. Although obviously you would know that a wildcard team can win the cup… wouldn’t be mad about seeing y’all repeat like the glory days around S68-S73

Edited March 4 by AJW

[Grape 895]

Spartan is getting desperate and decided to move the artillery to the frontlines for a final push and relayed one simple order: "Not one step back"

[Banackock 8,584]

3 hours ago, AJW said:

BEARZ look mid compared to the top teams imo I’m sorry brother. Although obviously you would know that a wildcard team can win the cup… wouldn’t be mad about seeing y’all repeat like the glory days around S68-S73

It’s okay brother - they say that every season and yet we make finals 29.16% of the time under this incredible tenure of Bear magic.